Mercedes-Benz showcase

Mercedes-Benz India stall at the 11th Auto Expo will be largest among luxury car manufacturers spreading over 3600 square metres

Pursuing the tremendous success achieved in 2011, Mercedes-Benz India is all set to further unveil the sporty and dynamic attributes of the Three Pointed Star, at the 11th Auto Expo. Mercedes-Benz India will be introducing its new fascinating design language that invokes excitement and reflects dynamism of the brand. The company will set the pulse of the new generation racing by showcasing the concept A-Class, which is globally acclaimed for its expressive design and technological marvels. Among the main highlights for Auto Expo 2012, Mercedes-Benz India for the first time in India will also be showcasing its new generation compact cars, future technology like the Fuel-Cell that will define the future of automobile, and also an array of exciting product range that is hallmark of the state-of-the-art innovations in automobile manufacturing, synonymous with the company.

The Mercedes-Benz stall will see the presence of more than 10 cars that includes stunning cars like the SLS GT3 and the DTM car, and also a range of performance cars from the AMG stable. The Auto Expo will also provide the motorsports enthusiasts of the country, the opportunity of enrolling for the soon to be launched Mercedes-Benz- JPSI Performance Driving Academy, a first of its kind platform for nurturing racing talent in India.

Peter T Honegg: Managing Director& CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said; “Our showcase at the Auto-Expo this year will be impressive both in terms of presentation and display vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz Arena located exclusively at Hall 15 will feature the company’s new design language; it will also showcase the pulse of a new generation, the concept A-Class and the equally acclaimed Fuel Cell technology. There will be a lounge area to offer an exclusive experience, special accessory outlets besides opportunities to offer networking possibilities for patrons and representatives. There will be several show-stoppers including the launch of the stunning SLS AMG Roadster. Besides these there will be technology demonstrators as well as an array of exotic Mercedes-Benz cars that represents automotive design and technology at its best.”

Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. has had very successful 2011 with a growth of 31% (January – November 2011  6698  units sold as compared to  5110 units for January – November 2010).

New Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S Plus Specification

A new lead-in 204 PS V6 TDI version of the popular seven-seat luxury SUV has arrived with a lavish new range of S Plus specification

204 PfderStarke at 3200 to 4400 rotations per minute with Quattro® four wheel drive and adaptive air suspension for genuine off-road capability make this seven-seater a menacingly fast yet practical car to have. Taking the lower ouput V6 TDI engine seen first in the A6 is being used in the three litre Q7.

Despite the combined efficiency of 16.6 kilometres to a litre, the new Q7 is quite powerful. The new S Plus specification includes metallic paint, 21 inch-alloy wheels, Verano leather upholstery, privacy glass, hard disc-based navigation with Google Earth mapping, in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, Audi Music and Interface iPod connection , powered tailgate operation, Audi Parking System Advanced with reversing camera and running boards.

To strike the impressive balance between performance and economy, the timing of the three litre engine’s camshafts, its turbocharger and its advanced common-rail system with an injection pressure of 2000 bar, have been optimised specifically with fuel efficiency in mind.

Also adding the help of a DSG eight-speed tiptronic transmission, the latest V6 TDI uses its 204 PS and its 450 Nm torque reserve to power the Q7 to 100 kilometres from rest in 9.1 seconds, and enables it to reach a top speed of 204 kilometres an hour, provided conditions allow. The four wheel drive Quattro ® is channelled in a 40 percent front and 60 percent rear ratio. And both on -and off- tarmac, the standard five mode air suspension with its variable ground clearance of between 180 mm and 240 mm helps to iron out the most imperfect of surfaces.

Four specification levels are available for the Q7 – Standard, SE, S line and the new S line Plus and it is the latter which enables the imposing seven-seater reach its boldest visual statement. The starting price in the UK for the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI is £39,995.

Audi Q7 for Bodyguard Salman Khan

German car manufacturer Audi India handed over a brand new Audi Q7 to Bollywood's bad boy Salman Khan on spectacular success of his latest flick, Bodyguard.

 The recent past has seen some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters from Salman Khan. Starting from Wanted, London Dreams, Partner, Dabangg and now Bodyguard which beating Dabangg's record gave Bollywood its biggest week with more than Rs.100 crore in just five days of its screening in India.

Looking at this spectacular success, Mr. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India handed over the key of the Audi Q7 to Salman Khan.

Both these style icons Salman Khan and Kareena had extensively used the Audi Q7 and Audi A8L in the movie; cars with unmatched in terms of style, performance, safety, comfort and driving dynamics providing customers and now Salman Khan, the complete driving experience.

One can't beat the car's presence for its sheer size is daunting in the flesh. Among all top end SUVs in the country, the Q7 is of course the best equipped and turned out, no doubts on this front at all.

But the point of concern here is that: going by the past track record of Sallu bhai on roads, we hope, Salman drives around Mumbai safely in his stunning new car without causing any harm to mankind.